Liberation Day

A controversial poster image from far-right political party FvD and others saying that freedom gained during WWII died in 2020. 2 May 2021
Politics
FvD MP disturbed by party poster saying lockdown is like WWII occupation
6 May 2021 - 18:34
Mark Rutte and Angela Merkel
Politics
EU solidarity needed more than ever, says Merkel in May 5 speech
5 May 2021 - 18:50
Dutch flag sketch
CultureEntertainment
Liberation Day flame lit; Most celebrations online
5 May 2021 - 07:50
Remembrance Day flowers on Dam Square in Amsterdam
Politics
Netherlands marks Remembrance Day; events mostly online
4 May 2021 - 18:20
A controversial poster image from far-right political party FvD and others saying that freedom gained during WWII died in 2020. 2 May 2021
Politics
FvD slammed for saying Covid lockdown is akin to WWII occupation
3 May 2021 - 13:41
Drone light show ends Liberation Day in Rotterdam, 5 May 2020
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Video: Drone light show over Rotterdam ends Liberation Day
6 May 2020 - 08:23
Mark Rutte
Politics
Coronavirus separation emphasizes the freedom at NL's core, PM says on Liberation Day
5 May 2020 - 11:40
First lighting of the Liberation Day fire in Wageningen, 5 May 2011
Politics
Netherlands lights 14 freedom fires on Liberation Day
5 May 2020 - 10:00
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at the National Commemoration on Amsterdam's Dam Square, Remembrance Day 2014
Politics
Only King & four others on Dam Square for Remembrance Day; no Liberation festivals
13 April 2020 - 09:57
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at the National Commemoration on Amsterdam's Dam Square, Remembrance Day 2014
War dead memorial to happen without public, Liberation Day parties canceled
24 March 2020 - 08:20
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Entertainment
Ambassadors of Freedom to entertain at 14 Liberation Day festivals on 5 May
7 February 2020 - 11:50
Dutch flags on Liberation Day
Politics
Support swells to make Liberation Day a national day off
16 October 2019 - 15:30
Dutch flags on Liberation Day
Politics
Liberation Day could replace Pentecost Monday as a Dutch annual holiday
6 September 2019 - 15:10
King's Day in Amsterdam
Dutch largely agree about the Dutch identity; polarization seen as biggest threat
26 June 2019 - 07:55
Overijssel Liberation Day Festival, 5 May 2014
Entertainment
Liberation Day parties in the Netherlands on Sunday
3 May 2019 - 13:30